Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Sexual Assault: PTSD and Other Effects (verywellmind.com)
How to Find PTSD Therapists Online (verywellmind.com)
National Sexual Violence Resource Center:
RESOURCES – ONLINE THERAPY (https://www.papillonz.com/resources-online-therapy/)
ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIORAL AND COGNITIVE THERAPIES (ABCT)
Anyone — men, women, and even children — can be sexually assaulted. Sexual assault is usually defined as sexual activity between two or more people in which one of the people is coerced or threatened with harm. The sexual activity may include fondling, sexual intercourse, oral sex, and/or anal sex. The sexual aggressor can be a family member, like a husband or father, or a friend, date, acquaintance, or stranger.
Survivors also report that they tend to avoid reminders of the sexual assault, including avoiding places that may resemble the place where they were assaulted; may feel less interested in things that they used to enjoy; and may feel emotionally numb. Survivors may also withdraw from social interaction or settings. When these problems persist and disrupt daily life, mental health professionals call this group of symptoms posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- What Is Sexual Assault Trauma?
- What Are the Problems?
- What Is Cognitive Behavior Therapy?
- How to Get Help
- Can Therapy Help?
Source: CBT Therapy for victims of SEXUAL ASSAULT, ABCT
You can visit their website (www.abct.org) and click on “Find a CBT Therapist“
HealthyPlace
Mental Health Support, Resources & Information | HealthyPlace
“Healthyplace.com is the largest consumer mental health site on the net. We provide authoritative information and support to people with mental health concerns, along with their family members and other loved ones.
“At HealthyPlace.com, you’ll find comprehensive, authoritative information on psychological disorders, psychiatric medications, and other mental health treatments. We also have online psychological tests, breaking mental health news, and more.
“We believe the most important thing in a person’s life is “peace of mind”.
“And at HealthyPlace.com, we help bring that to you by providing mental health information from experts, as well as everyday people who are dealing with psychological disorders.
Learn More About HealthyPlace.com | HealthyPlace
On About Us, you will see a list of Conditions from “Abuse” to “Schizoaffective Disorder” which link to those Communities where you can find “tons” of valuable information, articles, books, and videos. (Some links are provided below for your convenience.)
They also have many, many Mental Health BLOGS! Including:
Mental Health for the Digital Generation | Trauma/PTSD | Verbal Abuse in Relationships (includes an article How Abuse Can Lead to Suicidal Thoughts | HealthyPlace)
Mental Health Support, Resources & Information | HealthyPlace
Conditions include:
- Abuse Information & Resources (Abuse Information, Emotional & Psychological Abuse, Physical Abuse, Domestic Violence, Teenage Dating Violence, Help)
- Addictions
- Anxiety, Panic, Phobias
- Depression (Types, Treatment, Self-Help)
- Dissociative Disorders (Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment)
- LGBT & Mental Health (much more, including links to many Psychological Tests)
- Self-Help
From Healthyplace.com
Rape victim stories can be very difficult to read, frightening and emotionally draining for some but stories of rape show other victims that they are not alone in their struggles. Rape stories detail the many abuses that some people suffer and yet survive and go on to succeed in recovering and regaining control of their lives. Rape victim stories can help others to realize that there are other survivors that have been through exactly what they have and come out the other side a whole person.
The following rape stories contain scenes of abuse, sexual assault, incest and violence. The people in these rape victim stories have been badly wounded by these events and yet have the courage to stand up and say what has happened to them. Each of these rape stories speaks to the courage of the person who has shared it.
https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/rape/rape-victim-stories-real-stories-of-being-raped
Rape Stories from Real People
- Sexual Assault, Rape Survivor Stories
- After Life of Sexual Abuse, Going to Police Turns into Nightmare
- Incest Paves the Way for Adult Rape
- A Wife Escapes Her Rapist, Abusive Husband
- Incest Survivor Considers Herself a ‘Second Time Virgin’
- Stranger Rape Survivor Tells Others to ‘Think Straight’
- Rape Victims Wishes She Had Gone to the Police
- Younger Rapist Terrifies Older Victim Into Silence
- Abusers Induce Multiple Miscarriages After Victim Gets Pregnant
- Incest, Rape Survivor Proclaims She Will Heal From Abuse
- Multiple Rape Survivor Knows She’s Strong and Proud
- Young Girl Raped by ‘Friend’ and Called a Whore
- Rape Survivor Wakes Up and Realizes It Isn’t Her Fault
- Survivor Takes Three Years to Tell Date Rape Story
- Rape Survivor Knows It Isn’t Her Fault
Click Here for Resources – Mental Health & Crisis
Click here for Resources – ONLINE THERAPY (Many are FREEE!!)
HELPGUIDE.ORG
About Us
HelpGuide is an independent nonprofit that provides free, evidence-based mental health education and support. Our mission is to empower people with information they can use to help themselves and their loved ones.
HelpGuide is proud to be recognized as a transparent and trustworthy nonprofit provider of quality health information.
HelpGuide is dedicated to Morgan Leslie Segal, whose tragic suicide might have been prevented if she had access to better information.
(PTSD & TRAUMA)
Recovering from Rape and Sexual Trauma
Recovering from sexual assault takes time, and the healing process can be painful. But you can regain your sense of control, rebuild your self-worth, and learn to heal.
Helping Someone with PTSD
When someone you care about suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, it can be overwhelming. But with these steps, you can help your loved one move on with their life.
Emotional and Psychological Trauma
When bad things happen, it can take a while to get over the pain and feel safe again. But with these self-help strategies and support, you can speed up your recovery.
Emotional and Psychological Trauma – HelpGuide.org
See Additional HelpGuide Topics below.
Click this link to find the following TOPICS near the bottom of the Home Page on HelpGuide:
The Journey
Each fall, the Monarch Butterflies in Maine begin an unbelievable Journey to a hilltop in Mexico.
How do they do it?
They focus on the Goal, not the Difficulties.
Each day they take their bearings and set off, allowing their Instincts and Desire to steer them.
They Accept what comes ~
Some winds blow them off course,
Others speed them along.
But, they keep flying. . .
Until. . .
One day. . .
They Arrive!
Indigenous / Native American Organizations
What does National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center do?
Native Womens Wilderness is an organization whose mission is to inspire and raise the voices of Native Women in the outdoor realm and encourage a healthy lifestyle grounded in the wilderness. Native Womens Wilderness also works on missing and murdered Indigenous women awareness.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA is a community-led initiative that focuses on the missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) epidemic on both sides of the Canadian-U.S. border. There are systemic causes of the violence that causes the disproportionate rate of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, of which a great many cases go unsolved.
Across the United States and Canada Native Women and girls are being taken or murdered at an unrelenting rate. Native Hope exists to address the injustice done to Native Americans. We dismantle barriers through storytelling and impactful programs to bring healing and inspire hope.
Native Hope Resource Guide Addressing Native American Issues as a Non-Native for Allies
StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483, or strongheartshelpline.org) is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
The Center provides legal assistance to indigenous peoples of the Americas to combat racism and oppression, to protect their lands and environment, to protect their cultures and ways of life, to achieve sustainable economic development and genuine self-government, and to realize their other human rights. The Center’s Safe Women, Strong Nations project partners with Native women’s organizations and Indian and Alaska Native nations to end violence against Native women and girls. Our project raises awareness to gain strong federal action to end violence against Native women; provides legal advice to national Native women’s organizations and Indian nations on ways to restore tribal criminal authority and to preserve tribal civil authority; and helps Indian nations increase their capacity to prevent violence and punish offenders on their lands.
Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence
Tribal Coalitions: Increase awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking against American Indian and Alaska Native women.
Enhance the response to violence against women at the tribal, federal, and state levels; and identify and provide technical assistance to coalition membership and tribal communities to enhance access to essential services.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD
offers Veterans Affairs (VA) resources for Women in the Army.
GET HELP FOR PTSD If you need help right away:
- Call 1-800-273-8255
Press “1” if you are a Veteran. - Chat online with a counselor
- Call 911 or visit a local emergency room
- Call 1-800-273-8255
CONNECT WITH US 
PTSD Information Voice Mail: (802) 296-6300 | ncptsd@va.gov
Also see: VA Mental Health
NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK
Interventions | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (nctsn.org)
Childhood sexual abuse has potentially serious and long-lasting negative mental health impacts, including increased risk of developing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, suicide attempts, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, and many other problems.
Children who experience sexual abuse or assault also develop changes in neurobiology, immune functioning and physical health. Effective treatments are available to help children and teens recover from trauma impact.
Resources: Resources | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (nctsn.org)
(Also in Spanish)
PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS
Protect Our Defenders
950 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: info@protectourdefenders.com
Protect Our Defenders (POD) is the only national organization solely dedicated to ending the epidemic of rape and sexual assault in the military and combating a culture of pervasive misogyny, sexual harassment, and retribution against survivors.
POD supports survivors of military sexual assault and sexual harassment, including service members, veterans, and civilians assaulted by members of the military.
WHO WE SERVE
PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS serves those who have been affected by Military Sexual Violence, Victim Retaliation, Misogyny, Sexual Prejudice, and Racism regardless of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, Race, Ethnicity, National Origin, Age, Disability, or any other Uniquely Defining Attribute.
(See YouTube short video, “The Epidemic of Military Rape” below.)
Survivor Support Network | Protect Our Defenders
Resources on the website include:
- hotlines
- applications for free legal services
- directories for local services
- peer-to-peer support
- resource libraries
- Forums
- Military Sexual Assault Fact Sheet Military Sexual Assault Fact Sheet | Protect Our Defenders
TRAUMA & BEYOND
(818) 651-0725
K-9S FOR WARRIORS
https://www.k9sforwarriors.org
The Nation’s Largest Provider of Service Dogs for Veterans
“We are the nation’s largest provider of Service Dogs for disabled American veterans.”
From the Founder Shari Duval: “Service canines, properly trained, are a profound alternative for recovery from PTSD and TBI. We have been honored to serve these brave men and women that have given this country so much. There is no charge for our service; it is our duty, honor and privilege. For three weeks our warriors live at our facility where they train and learn to re-enter civilian life. We are a small charity doing huge work and making a difference. Our men and women of our military fought for our tomorrows, so we fight for theirs.”
VETERANS STRESS PROJECT
707-237-6951
They can help significantly reduce PTSD in six (6) hours. https://www.stressproject.org
“The Veterans Stress Project is an initiative of the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare (NIIH), a nonprofit research and teaching institution not affiliated with the government or any religious group. NIIH has conducted many scientific studies of EFT.
This research shows that 8 out of 10 veterans who come to this site for help, and complete 6 one-hour EFT sessions, no longer test positive for PTSD. They get better, and stay better over time.
You can click here to read the story of an Iraq vet with PTSD whose symptoms disappeared dramatically and quickly after treatment with EFT.
“NIIH and the Veterans Stress Project have worked closely with the VA’s Office of Cultural Transformation and Patient Centered Care to bring evidence-based energy therapies to veterans. As a result of 8 randomized controlled trials showing that EFT reduces PTSD symptoms by over 50%, in 2017 EFT was approved by the VA as a “generally safe therapy.”
This has allowed many VA therapists to offer EFT to their clients.
If you’re a vet, ask for EFT at your Vet Center or VA Hospital.”
